MICHAEL PIERCE NEWS

Flagged for inauspicious activity: Vikes dogged by penalties

The Minnesota Vikings were reminded in their season opener that nothing will spoil a game quite like recurring penalties

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two sacks in Vikings debut Pierce had seven tackles, two sacks and two tackles for a loss in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.

Impact Pierce played his first game since 2019 after opting out of the 2020 season due to concerns about his asthma. He was more active in the pass rush than during his four years in Baltimore, where he had a career total of 3.5 sacks while serving mostly as a run stuffer. He could be a viable fantasy option in leagues requiring defensive lineman if he continues to put pressure on the quarterback.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again, Burrow leads Bengals against Vikings

Quarterback Joe Burrow said his left knee is fine and he's eager to lead the Cincinnati Bengals against the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence

The Minnesota Vikings have been trying to keep their window for championship contention pried open as long as possible

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Meaty boys' in the middle, Michael Pierce and Dalvin Tomlinson, seek to transform Vikings defensive line The Vikings have long made defensive tackles a priority in free agency, and Michael Pierce and Dalvin Tomlinson are being counted on to fort...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

With last-chance vibe, Vikes aim to overcome early setbacks

The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with their share of drama with the regular season opener still more than a week away

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Michael Pierce will give Everson Griffen No. 97 if he pays NFL jersey inventory fee Vikings nose tackle Michael Pierce won’t require Everson Griffen to give him anything if he wants uniform No. 97 back, but the defensive end...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings bring back 4-time Pro Bowl pick Griffen as backup DE

The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back defensive end Everson Griffen

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings Circle: Michael Pierce On the latest episode of Vikings Circle, vikings.com's Gabe Henderson talked with DT Michael Pierce about his first game as a Viking inside...

AUGUST 20, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

'As good as we want to be': Vikings defensive line should be vastly improved Returns of Danielle Hunter, Michael Pierce, signing of Dalvin Tomlinson should give Minnesota one of the better fronts in the NFL.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Training Camp Talkers: Michael Pierce Showing 'Unique' Hidden Talent as Pass Rusher Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 12, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Buoyed by experienced 'D,' Zimmer exudes unfamiliar optimism

Minnesota's Mike Zimmer has long defended his ability and willingness to adapt strategies to match shifts in styles and trends around the NFL

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Michael Pierce says he's healing quickly and 'anxious' to don pads again Defensive tackle Michael Pierce, the team's top 2020 free-agent signing, strained a calf earlier this summer, but said Thursday he's healing...

JULY 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Limited at practice Pierce (calf) was limited in Wednesday's first practice of training camp, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Pierce suffered a calf injury this summer and his health status wasn't very clear other than the team said he should be ready for Week 1. Since he's able to practice on a limited basis at the start of camp, this doesn't look like a major concern.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings reassign unvaccinated coach Dennison to advisor role

The Minnesota Vikings and assistant coach Rick Dennison have found a solution for him to remain with the club despite his unvaccinated status

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovering from calf injury Pierce suffered a calf injury this summer but should be ready for Week 1, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Pierce signed a three-year, $27 million contract last March before opting out of the 2020 season due to concerns about his asthma. He's still expected to make his Vikings debut Week 1, but it sounds like the defensive tackle will miss at least the beginning portion of training camp. The Vikings appear strong at Pierce's position, also featuring Dalvin Tomlinson and Sheldon Richardson. The 340-pound Pierce mostly played on early downs during his four seasons in Baltimore, where he recorded 151 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 60 regular-season games.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after opt out Pierce participated in June minicamp, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reports.

Impact Pierce signed a three-year, $27 million contract last March, but he later opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns about his asthma. He and Dalvin Tomlinson should form one of the better interior run-stuffing duos in the league, with Sheldon Richardson likely coming off the bench to provide a pass rush. The 28-year-old Pierce had 151 tackles but only 3.5 sacks in four seasons with the Ravens, mostly serving as a nose tackle on early downs.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from neck injury, grateful Hunter excited about Vikes D

Neck injuries are no joke for an NFL player

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Where do Vikings DTs Dalvin Tomlinson, Michael Pierce rank in PFF's top IDL list? The Minnesota Vikings will have a new-look defensive tackle corps in 2021.

JUNE 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

With needs on both lines, Vikes have draft-pick limitations

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was “down in the dumps” about his defense at the end of last season

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Pierce Tours The Minnesota Vikings Museum During his first visit to the TCO Performance Center last week, DT Michael Pierce also took a visit to the nearby Vikings Museum.

APRIL 20, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Michael Pierce’s 2020 Involved Piano Lessons, Peloton & Princeton the Poodle Minnesota Vikings Latest News

APRIL 15, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Read Michael Pierce's routine for Vikings' games last season Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 precautions as he suffers from asthma. Pierce, 28, had...

APRIL 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Former Ravens DT Michael Pierce had regrets about opting out of first Vikings season, but ‘made the most of it’ In 2020, after he signed with the Minnesota Vikings but opted out of the season because of health concerns surrounding COVID-19, Pierce had...

APRIL 15, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Vikes' Pierce had regrets about opt-out, but made most of it

Minnesota Vikings nose tackle Michael Pierce is entering what ought to be the prime of his NFL career

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS